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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,794.20, 11,691.89 and 2,600.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,794.20, 11,691.89 and 2,600.07 is: 3,900.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,794.20 : 11,691.89 = 2,600.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,794.20/11,691.89 = 2,600.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,794.20x = 11,691.89 × 2,600.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,794.20x = 30,399,719.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,399,719.43/7,794.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.30

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